Peterpools Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Oh, those night bathroom trips - know them so well. Nice work on installing the LED lights - going to be a gem for sure. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 I made a hole. Wait!? Could it be???….A secret weapon getting up fitted for a modern Seaview? 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) Nice job on the wiring. When I read the "Bright Lights" bit, all I could think of was the movie Gremlins. Edited January 6, 2023 by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Well, no secret weapon. Just acrylic rod mounts instead of the short plastic mounts in the kit. But I think I’m going to need a bigger bench. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 That'll be a solid base for the Seaview. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Wow, that's going to be huge! Cheers Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Model gives you the option of two different front windshields. One is modeled after the 12’ filming prop that was used for above water shots that had a smooth edge around the glass. All underwater shots were done with an 8 1/2’ prop that had window edging. I choose this one since I’m building an underwater diorama. But this is the final sanding after gluing in and using my sprue goo to fill the gaps 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 There's also the 8 window nose but that's the movie version. Or was that the TV one? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just now, BlrwestSiR said: There's also the 8 window nose but that's the movie version. Or was that the TV one? That was the movie. At some time this kit was put out in the movie version I think. Movie sub also lacked the two bulges seen at the top behind the windows and did not have the Flying Sub or the bottom doors for its “garage”. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Nice work so far. The yellow on the minisub does look great. I've never seen one of tne Seaview kits built up so I'm following your build......I didn't know these kits were, well,......huge.! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 Huge is an understatement. I know where I want to put it when I’m done, but I think it’s going to cost me. I’ve got to move a neon light and do some wiring for it in the ceiling, which has been on my “to-do” list anyway. I’m adding ceiling outlets and spots for my display cases. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Looking good... so long since I saw this on TV. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I watched this on TV in the 70’s. Wasn’t Richard Baseheart the admiral? One episode gave me nightmares, when they were swallowed by a whale………. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Scott Looking so good and like Phil, your build brings back some terrific memories. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 19 hours ago, Peterpools said: Scott Looking so good and like Phil, your build brings back some terrific memories. I’ve got a little sneaky plan I’m not revealing until I finish. But let’s just say your memories will be in overdrive when it’s revealed! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Started on the sail this morning. Got the lights installed and main parts glued up. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 3:37 PM, ScottsGT said: Well, no secret weapon. Just acrylic rod mounts instead of the short plastic mounts in the kit. But I think I’m going to need a bigger bench. Scott, I'll try not to say another word about the size of my Catalina. You have some serious styrene there!!! Can't wait to see what you have planned for the display. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Is it just me, or does this thing remind you of the Batmobile? Think about it, same era TV shows. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Scott Never noticed but now hat you pointed it out, that is does. But also think back to the cars of that era as well and the tail fins - they all had that aerodynamic look - gotta love it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 I’m hitting the stage where this thing is kicking my butt! As any huge styrene kit, minor warping has occurred after production. But even worse, the design of parts fitting without gaps is non-existent. I’m having to add sprue goo filler for the gaps and differences in parts thickness. Might just have to jump over to Tamiya putty for these larger joints where they transition. It may not look bad in this pic, but there is a big difference in the “body line” where it joins together. I’ve already done three applications of sprue goo just to get it to this point. And the gap between the body and the prop housings or sponsons is pretty nasty. I’ve dabbed in one filler coat of sprue goo. I need to add more and hope it levels out better. Might need to make a thinner mix. Hmm, I wonder if I could apply with a syringe and an 18 ga. needle? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Scott Nice progress and it's hard to tell about the part misalignments in the photos - your workmanship is shining through. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 looks good and it is hard to tell there is an issue - keep going, those builds that kick back at you are, for me, the most satisfactory when finished. And I agree, there's a touch of batman there as well ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 To quote a syfi character from a different TV show from the same era…..”Oh the pain, the pain, the pain of it all…..” Talk about a fiddly cockpit build! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: To quote a syfi character from a different TV show from the same era…..”Oh the pain, the pain, the pain of it all…..” Talk about a fiddly cockpit build! But it looks good though. Can't wait to see it under a coat of paint and the added details. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: But it looks good though. Can't wait to see it under a coat of paint and the added details. Yes it does should look pretty kool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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